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1943 final battles of Tunisian campaign
Operation Vulcan (22 April – 1 May 1943) was one of the last ground attacks by the Allied forces of the First Army against the Italian and German forces
Operation_Vulcan
Topics referred to by the same term
Operations Vulcan and Strike refers to: Operation Vulcan (22 April – 1 May 1943) Operation Strike (6–13 May 1943) This disambiguation page lists articles
Operations_Vulcan_and_Strike
Only operational Tiger I tank
I heavy tank captured by the British Army on 24 April 1943 during Operation Vulcan in Tunisia during World War II. Preserved at The Tank Museum in Bovington
Tiger_131
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Vulcan or vulcan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Vulcan may refer to: Vulcan (mythology), the god of fire, volcanoes, metalworking, and the
Vulcan
Naval operation during the Second World War
military operation in a neutral port was given by the Admiralty on 20 November 1941. To transport the raiders to the island, two tugs, Vulcan and Nuneaton
Operation_Postmaster
Senior police officer in England
Operation Vulcan, a major operation in 2022 against counterfeit goods and associated criminality; GMP has received multiple awards for the operation.
Stephen Watson (police officer)
Stephen_Watson_(police_officer)
Series of British long-range airstrikes during the Falklands War
history at that time. The Operation Black Buck raids were staged from RAF Ascension Island, close to the Equator. The Vulcan was designed for medium-range
Operation_Black_Buck
British jet-powered delta wing strategic bomber
missions, which it did in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982. The Vulcan had no defensive weaponry
Avro_Vulcan
20 mm Gatling-type rotary cannon
The M61 Vulcan is a hydraulically, electrically, or pneumatically driven, six-barrel, air-cooled, electrically fired Gatling-style rotary cannon which
M61_Vulcan
American construction materials company
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is an American company based in Birmingham, Alabama. It is principally engaged in the production, distribution and
Vulcan_Materials_Company
Series of battles in Tunisia during the Second World War
the Mareth Line, 32 lost in the Battle of Wadi Akarit, 12 lost in Operation Vulcan and several more lost in minor battles. Mitcham lists the following
Tunisian_campaign
1943 final battles of Tunisian campaign
World War. The offensive was launched only a week after the end of Operation Vulcan, in which the Axis forces had been severely weakened and hemmed in
Operation_Strike
Second world war sea blockade of Tunisia
northern Tunisia and faced Operation Vulcan, the final Allied assault. The equivalent blockade of air evacuation was Operation Flax. The British Admiral
Operation_Retribution
Last formerly airworthy Avro Vulcan jet bomber
Avro Vulcan XH558 (military serial XH558, civil aircraft registration G-VLCN) Spirit of Great Britain was the last remaining airworthy example of the 134
Avro_Vulcan_XH558
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
The M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS), officially Gun, Air Defense Artillery, Self-Propelled 20-mm, M163, is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG)
M163_VADS
WW2 battle in occupied Tunisia (Apr 1943)
Campaign of World War II from 21 to 26 April 1943. The battle, part of Operation Vulcan, was fought for control over the heights of Djebel el Ahmera and Djebel
Battle_of_Longstop_Hill
Fictional extraterrestrial species in Star Trek
Vulcans are a fictional extraterrestrial humanoid species in the Star Trek media franchise. They are noted for their strict adherence to logic and reason
Vulcan_(Star_Trek)
Battle in Tunisia during WWII
during the Tunisian campaign of World War II. The battle, part of Operation Vulcan, was for control over the key strategic height known as Hill 609 and
Battle_of_Hill_609
First Army: Tunisia 1943
is the British First Army order of battle on 20 April 1943 during Operation Vulcan of the Tunisia Campaign of World War II. British First Army Commanded
British First Army order of battle, 20 April 1943
British_First_Army_order_of_battle,_20_April_1943
United Launch Alliance launch vehicle
Vulcan Centaur is a heavy-lift launch vehicle developed and operated by United Launch Alliance (ULA). It is a two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle consisting
Vulcan_Centaur
1943 WWII battle in Tunisia
offensive against Tunis. The offensive against Tunis, later named Operation Vulcan would occur mainly in the more wide‐open areas of land to the west
Battle_of_Enfidaville
1943 WWII battle in Tunisia
evacuating Heer (German Army) forces from the Allied ground offensive, Operation Vulcan. Flax continued until 27 April and did great harm to the Axis supply
Operation_Flax
Multi-model class of strategic bombers
70 Vulcans and 39 Victors in service. All eight British nuclear weapons that were ever detonated after being dropped from an aircraft (see Operation Buffalo
V_bomber
Dam in Wisconsin, U.S.
Wisconsin, and put into operation on September 30, 1882. According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Vulcan Street plant is considered
Vulcan_Street_Plant
four survivors are located in the United Kingdom. Of the four Vulcans deployed in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands War – XM597, XM598, XM607 and
List of surviving Avro Vulcans
List_of_surviving_Avro_Vulcans
1943 Operation Flax: April 1943 Operation Vulcan: May 1943 Battle of Longstop Hill (1943): April 1943 Battle of Hill 609: April–May 1943 Operation Retribution:
List_of_World_War_II_battles
2021 video game
December 1944, Captain Butcher begins to oversee Operation Vulcan, a top-secret Special Operations Executive mission to hunt down Axis soldiers and scientists
Call_of_Duty:_Vanguard
2020 video game
which began in the Pacific. In December 1944, Butcher authorizes Operation Vulcan, a top-secret SOE mission to infiltrate Caldera Island and track down
Call of Duty: Warzone (2020 video game)
Call_of_Duty:_Warzone_(2020_video_game)
American holding company based in Seattle
doing business as Vulcan Real Estate, is an American private holding company based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded as Vulcan Northwest in 1986
Vulcan_Real_Estate
British WWII cruiser tank
Line and the Battle of Wadi Akarit. Their last actions were Operation Vulcan and Operation Strike which saw the total defeat of the Axis in Tunisia. After
Crusader_tank
Italian field marshal and politician (1883–1968)
mobile infantry and cavalry unit of the Italian army that took part in Operation Barbarossa, the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union. Initially, the number
Giovanni_Messe
UK Ministry of Defence in Scotland
For over 40 years Vulcan has been the cornerstone of the Royal Navy's nuclear propulsion programme, testing and proving the operation of five generations
Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment
Vulcan_Naval_Reactor_Test_Establishment
Akarit takes place. 22 April: Allied forces launch Operation Vulcan 6 May: Allied forces launch Operation Strike 7 May: British enter Tunis, Americans enter
Timeline of the North African campaign
Timeline_of_the_North_African_campaign
1940 Vulcan-class repair ship
USS Vulcan (AR-5) was the lead ship of her class of repair ships of the United States Navy. The ship was laid down on 16 December 1939 at Camden, New Jersey
USS_Vulcan_(AR-5)
One of three remaining taxiable Avro Vulcan aircraft
Avro Vulcan XM655 is one of three remaining taxiable Avro Vulcan strategic bombers, the other two being XH558 and XL426. XM655 is currently owned by Wellesbourne
Avro_Vulcan_XM655
1998 novel by Jack Du Brul
Vulcan's Forge is an adventure novel by Jack Du Brul. This is the 1st book featuring the author’s primary protagonist, Philip Mercer. During the Cold War
Vulcan's_Forge_(novel)
Ukrainian American Medal of Honor recipient (1905–1943)
German Field Marshal Rommel's Afrika Korps on April 28, 1943, during Operation Vulcan. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day. He is
Nicholas_Minue
Lithium and renewable energy producer
Vulcan Energy Resources is a lithium and renewable energy producer, specializing in the production of lithium with a net-zero carbon footprint. The company's
Vulcan_Energy_Resources
Regular army infantry division of the British Army
Thirty-three German tanks and 450 prisoners were claimed. The next morning, Operation Vulcan began, which was intended to be the final Allied effort in the Tunisian
History of the British 1st Division during the world wars
History_of_the_British_1st_Division_during_the_world_wars
April (Operation Vulcan). Hard fighting followed, and the Axis supply line was cut between Tunisia and Sicily. On 6 May, during Operation Vulcan, the British
British Army during the Second World War
British_Army_during_the_Second_World_War
German shipbuilding and locomotive building company
Aktien-Gesellschaft Vulcan Stettin (short AG Vulcan Stettin) was a German shipbuilding and locomotive building company. Founded in 1851, it was located
AG_Vulcan_Stettin
List of lasers with highest peak power
This page contains a list of petawatt-level lasers in operation, under construction, or proposed. The list is compiled from existing academic reviews
List_of_petawatt_lasers
1990–1991 conflict in the Middle East
efforts were in two phases: Operation Desert Shield, which marked the military buildup from August 1990 to January 1991; and Operation Desert Storm, from the
Gulf_War
List of leading WWII commanders
road accident 4 months after the end of the war. Operation Torch Battle of El Guettar Operation Vulcan Battle of Sicily Battle of Chambois Falaise pocket
Commanders_of_World_War_II
1986 video game
operation, wide in scope, and easy to use". Irving, Philippa (April 1987). "Vulcan". Crash (39): 73. Dille, H. E. (October 1989). "Frontline: Vulcan"
Vulcan:_The_Tunisian_Campaign
Ukrainian bullpup assault rifle
The Malyuk (Ukrainian: Малюк, lit. "Baby") or Vulcan is a bullpup assault rifle developed by the Ukrainian arms company Interproinvest (IPI). According
Malyuk
Former American locomotive manufacturer
The Vulcan Iron Works, based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, manufactured railroad locomotives such as those shown in the illustration. The company was
Vulcan Iron Works (Wilkes-Barre)
Vulcan_Iron_Works_(Wilkes-Barre)
1960s air-defense exercises in the US
A 27 Sqn Vulcan, flying from Bermuda, successfully evaded the defending F-102 Delta Dagger interceptors, covered by the other three Vulcans providing
Operation_Sky_Shield
Military unit
1943) Fondouk (7–11 April 1943) El Kourzia (22–26 April 1943) Tunis (Operation Vulcan, 5–12 May 1943) At the end of the campaign, 51st (Devon) LAA Rgt claimed
1st Devonshire Artillery Volunteers
1st_Devonshire_Artillery_Volunteers
US Army National Guard formation
Zid and Faid Pass, Sbeitla, and Fondouk Gap. In April 1943 during Operation Vulcan the division assaulted Hill 609, capturing it on 1 May 1943, and then
34th Infantry Division (United States)
34th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
United States Army general (1893–1981)
American airborne division. He received his first front-line command in Operation Torch, serving under General George S. Patton in North Africa. After Patton
Omar_Bradley
Military unit
the Bofors. First Army was preparing for its final assault on Tunis (Operation Vulcan), but early on the morning of 21 April the Germans launched a spoiling
90th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
90th_Light_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Military unit
back of the defence, First Army began its final offensive on Tunis (Operation Vulcan) on 22 April, which involved five days' hard fighting across the Medjez
91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
91st_Light_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
British Army formation
British First Army. During the Tunisian Campaign it was involved in Operation Vulcan, the final ground attack against Axis forces in North Africa which
4th Infantry Division (United Kingdom)
4th_Infantry_Division_(United_Kingdom)
March 26–28: Operation Supercharge II March 26: Battle of Tebaga Gap April 6: Battle of Wadi Akarit April 22 – May 6: Operation Vulcan April 22–23: Second
List of North African campaign battles
List_of_North_African_campaign_battles
American private equity firm
Vulcan Capital Management, Inc was founded in May 1997 by Ford Graham and Kevin Davis (and is a different and unrelated entity to Vulcan Capital or Vulcan
Vulcan_Capital_Management
Military unit
withdrawn to Bou Arada. First Army launched the final advance on Tunis (Operation Vulcan) on 23 April. At first 6th Armoured Division faced determined opposition
2nd Battalion, Tower Hamlets Rifles
2nd_Battalion,_Tower_Hamlets_Rifles
Military unit
division went into action again during the final advance on Tunis (Operation Vulcan), 167 Bde attacking 'Razorback Ridge' on the evening of 9 May with
9th (2nd City of London) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers
9th_(2nd_City_of_London)_Battalion,_Royal_Fusiliers
Military unit
of the defence, the First Army began its final offensive on Tunis (Operation Vulcan) on 22 April, which involved five days of hard fighting across the
105th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
105th_Light_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
1987 British television film
sea. Lady Harriet Vulcan, who opposes her son’s engagement, runs an illegal gaming house at Mandrake as well as a smuggling operation for brandy, wines
A_Hazard_of_Hearts
Military unit
battery apiece by March. In the final phase of the Tunisian Campaign (Operation Vulcan), 58 HAA came under 52 AA Bde as part of a mobile AA reserve ready
4th Home Counties Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
4th_Home_Counties_Brigade,_Royal_Field_Artillery
Military unit
followed by fighting in the Medjez Plain (23–30 April). The final attack (Operation Vulcan) was launched on 5 May and the Axis forces in Tunisia surrendered on
48th (South Midland) Signal Regiment
48th_(South_Midland)_Signal_Regiment
hitting at North Vietnam's navy; the agency called it Operation VULCAN. In order to fulfill this operation, the CIA hired "18 South Vietnamese who had been
CIA_activities_in_Vietnam
British Army unit from Wales (1939–1946)
then switched to First Army for the final push to capture Tunis in Operations Vulcan and Strike (22 April–5 May). After the end of the Tunisian campaign
146th (Pembroke and Cardiganshire) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery
146th_(Pembroke_and_Cardiganshire)_Field_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Military unit
drive on Tunis (Operation Vulcan). This was launched by IX Corps, supported by all the guns of V Corps including 78th Division. The operation was launched
1st Glamorganshire Artillery Volunteers
1st_Glamorganshire_Artillery_Volunteers
Military unit
minefields and establishing water supplies. During the final operations against Tunis (Operation Vulcan), 2nd GHQTRE took over responsibility for routes behind
264th (Sussex) Field Company, Royal Engineers
264th_(Sussex)_Field_Company,_Royal_Engineers
Military unit
roughly handled and suffered heavy casualties. The final attack on Tunis (Operation Strike) began on 6 May, the division meeting strong resistance before
100th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
100th_Light_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Military unit
achieved on 7/8 April. First Army began its final offensive on Tunis (Operation Vulcan) on 22 April. 46th Division attacked with strong artillery and tank
172nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery
172nd_Field_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Military unit
battlecraft. It went into action again during the final advance on Tunis (Operation Vulcan), moving north to meet 6th Armoured Division of First Army coming south
1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers
1st_Sussex_Artillery_Volunteers
April 22, 1943 — May 1, 1943 Operation Vulcan May 6, 1943 — May 12, 1943 Operation Strike May 8, 1943 — May 13, 1943 Operation Retribution 1952 — 1956 Tunisian
List_of_conflicts_in_Tunisia
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
Creek valley. A post office called Vulcan has been in operation since 1895. The community took its name from Vulcan Iron Works. U.S. Geological Survey
Vulcan,_Missouri
Former British Army horse artillery battery
Armoured Divisions respectively. These formations were involved in Operation Vulcan, the final advance on Tunis, and while liaising with them on 6 May
Berkshire Royal Horse Artillery
Berkshire_Royal_Horse_Artillery
Military unit
achieved on 7/8 April. The First Army began its final offensive on Tunis (Operation Vulcan) on 22 April. 46th Division attacked with strong artillery and tank
115th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
115th_Light_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Military unit of Britain's Volunteer Force, later its Territorial Force
British artillery lines preparing for the final assault on Tunis (Operation Vulcan). This attack was beaten off, and the following day the Allied offensive
1st Renfrew and Dumbarton Artillery Volunteers
1st_Renfrew_and_Dumbarton_Artillery_Volunteers
Allied landing operations in French North Africa during World War II
Operation Torch (8–16 November 1942) was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during World War II. Torch was a compromise operation that met the British
Operation_Torch
Military unit
Regiment arrived in time for the final phase of the campaign in May 1943 (Operation Vulcan). It joined 66 AA Bde, which had seen months of heavy action in defending
85th (Tees) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
85th_(Tees)_Heavy_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Close-in weapon system
later a part of Raytheon. Consisting of a radar-guided 20 mm (0.8 in) Vulcan cannon mounted on a swiveling base, the Phalanx has been used by the United
Phalanx_CIWS
Military unit
6–7 April Enfidaville (Operation Vulcan) 19–29 April Tunis (Operation Strike), 5–12 May Sicilian campaign: Landings (Operation Husky) 9–12 July Adrano
154th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
154th_Infantry_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
Military unit
which consisted of a mobile AA force for the final push in Tunisia (Operation Vulcan). These units were ready to move into Tunis and Bizerta immediately
Gloucestershire Volunteer Artillery
Gloucestershire_Volunteer_Artillery
British Army formation, 1937-45 and 1978-2014
their prior desert camouflage colours. The division then took part in Operation Vulcan from April 23, and fought at El Kourzia. Their final action of the
1st Armoured Division (United Kingdom)
1st_Armoured_Division_(United_Kingdom)
British volunteer military unit from 1859 to 1967
division went into action again during the final advance on Tunis (Operation Vulcan), 167 Brigade attacking 'Razorback Ridge' on the evening of 9 May with
1st (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
1st_(City_of_London)_Battalion,_London_Regiment_(Royal_Fusiliers)
29th episode of the 1st season of Star Trek: The Original Series
Sam, and family. The episode is popular for revealing new facts about Vulcan physiology. The USS Enterprise is tracking a path of mass insanity that
Operation_–_Annihilate!
Military unit
6–7 April Enfidaville (Operation Vulcan) 19–29 April Tunis (Operation Strike), 5–12 May Sicilian campaign: Landings (Operation Husky) 9–12 July Adrano
153rd Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
153rd_Infantry_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
Character in Star Trek
Portrayed by Jolene Blalock in the series Star Trek: Enterprise, she is a Vulcan who serves as the science officer aboard the starship Enterprise (NX-01)
T'Pol
Military unit
achieve surprise most of this work was completed at the last moment. Operation Vulcan was launched on 22 April to break through to Tunis. On IX Corps' front
East Lancashire Royal Engineers
East_Lancashire_Royal_Engineers
Military unit
Corps of First Army for the final offensive of the Tunisian campaign (Operation Vulcan). To disrupt this, the Germans put in a spoiling attack early on 21
1st Worcestershire Artillery Volunteers
1st_Worcestershire_Artillery_Volunteers
Military unit
First Army was ready for its final assault on Tunis, Operation Vulcan. The AA plan for 'Vulcan' was straightforward: 52 AA Bde held a number of AA units
Hampshire_Yeomanry
Military unit
involved in the fighting in Tunisia. For the final advance on Tunis (Operation Vulcan) it formed part of a battle group of 4th Armoured Brigade (30 April
1st Midlothian Artillery Volunteers
1st_Midlothian_Artillery_Volunteers
Ghost town in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
Vulcan is a ghost town in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States, approximately 15 miles (24 km) southwest of the City of Gunnison. Vulcan was a mining
Vulcan,_Colorado
Goldie, Annabelle MacNicholl (24 March 2020). "RAF Battle Honours for Operations Vulcan and Barras". Retrieved 28 August 2025. Ashworth 1989, p. 217. Beedle
RAF squadron standards and battle honours
RAF_squadron_standards_and_battle_honours
Military unit
battlecraft. It went into action again during the final advance on Tunis (Operation Vulcan), moving north to meet 6th Armoured Division of First Army coming south
8th County of London Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
8th_County_of_London_Brigade,_Royal_Field_Artillery
Military unit
back of the defence, First Army began its final offensive on Tunis (Operation Vulcan) on 22 April, which involved five days' hard fighting across the Medjez
49th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
49th_Light_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Military unit
First Army was ready for its final assault on Tunis, Operation Vulcan. The AA plan or 'Vulcan' was straightforward: 52 AA Bde would hold three HAA and
52nd Light Anti-Aircraft Brigade
52nd_Light_Anti-Aircraft_Brigade
Multiple barreled automatic firearm
develop an aircraft gun with a high rate of fire which GE termed Project Vulcan. While researching prior work, ordnance engineers recalled the experimental
Rotary_barrel
American documentary production company
Vulcan Productions produced documentary films, television programming and virtual reality experiences that drove awareness around environmental and social
Vulcan_Productions
1970s–90s CIA program to fund Afghan militants
Operation Cyclone was the code name for the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) program to arm and finance the Afghan mujahideen in Afghanistan
Operation_Cyclone
Leaks implicating Russian company NTC Vulkan
Thomas; Tanriverdi, Hakan; Wiedmann-Schmidt, Wolf (30 March 2023). "The Vulcan Files: A Look Inside Putin's Secret Plans for Cyber-Warfare". Der Spiegel
Vulkan_files_leak
American businessman (1953–2018)
end of May 2019, Stratolaunch Systems Corporation had ceased operations. Allen's Vulcan Real Estate division offers development and portfolio management
Paul_Allen
Military unit
which had joined the Allied force. In the final phase of the campaign (Operation Vulcan), 45th LAA Rgt formed part of 52nd AA Bde, which held a number of AA
45th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
45th_Light_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Day of the year
and sweat" speech to the House of Commons. 1943 – World War II: Operations Vulcan and Strike force the surrender of the last Axis troops in Tunisia
May_13
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